Universal Music Group and Spotify have announced a partnership to develop an AI tool allowing fans to create covers and remixes of songs from participating artists.
The paid add-on service for Spotify Premium subscribers will let users generate variations on tracks by artists who opt in. Revenue from the tool will be shared with those artists and songwriters, according to the companies. A launch date has not been set yet.
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Spotify announced a partnership with Universal Music Group to offer AI-powered remixing and cover song tools as a paid add-on for Premium subscribers. The streaming service also introduced a reserved ticketing feature for dedicated fans in partnership with Live Nation.
Spotify has rolled out an AI feature that generates personalized podcast playlists based on user prompts. The update, available now to premium subscribers in select countries, builds on a similar tool previously introduced for music. It aims to help listeners discover new shows and revisit older episodes.
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Spotify has introduced a new beta feature allowing users to directly shape their AI-generated music taste profiles. Announced by Co-CEO Gustav Söderström at South by Southwest, the tool lets listeners adjust recommendations based on their preferences. It will roll out first in New Zealand in the coming weeks.
Amazon has updated its mobile app's 'Hear the Highlights' feature, allowing users to ask questions to AI-generated shopping experts. The enhancement builds on audio summaries introduced last year for millions of products. It is now available to US customers on iOS and Android.
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Spotify has launched physical book sales in the US and UK through a partnership with Bookshop.org. Users can now order books via the Spotify app, with proceeds supporting local bookstores and authors. The company also expanded its audiobook features, including new languages and charts.
Snapchat has introduced AI Clips, a new feature that turns a single photo into a 5-second AI-generated video. Available to Lens Plus subscribers, it allows users to place themselves in various AI-generated scenarios created by developers. The tool launched via a news release on Tuesday.
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TikTok and Apple Music have announced a partnership introducing two new features: Play Full Song and Listening Party. These allow Apple Music subscribers to stream full tracks and join live listening sessions directly within the TikTok app. The integration aims to enhance music discovery and fan engagement without leaving the platform.